Second Language Teaching

Module code: EN7521

This module focuses on contemporary approaches to English Language Teaching (ELT) and key aspects of ELT methodology. You'll study the principles underlying a wide range of approaches and techniques for the teaching of language, and will have the opportunity to relate these to your own professional context.

Topics covered

• Current issues in English Language Teaching
• Theories and applications in skills teaching
• Methods and approaches
• Learning strategies and learner autonomy
• Learner variables
• Psycholinguistic perspectives
• Models of second language acquisition
• How classroom language learning is achieved